In the Indian tradition, bhakti is a Sanskrit word meaning “devotion”. Bhakti is a Sanskrit term used to describe devotion to God, and sometimes devotion to a spiritual authority. Bhakti is a spiritual path which means spiritual devotion. It is a love for God or a spiritual entity, and can be applied to any religion
In the Hindu tradition, it is practiced by bhaktas (devotees) of many different gods and goddesses. It can also be practiced by those practicing another form of devotion such as sannyasa or vairagya. In the Hindu tradition it is called Bhakti Yoga.
What is important is not the specific manner in which God is worshiped but the degree to which the devotee is filled with love. (48-49)Prem Prakash
Lord Ram gave Hanuman a quizzical look and said, "What are you, a monkey or a man?" Hanuman bowed his head reverently, folded his hands and said, "When I do not know who I am, I serve You and when I do know who I am, You and I are One.Tulsidas
